can anyone help me identify my boat please?

[loubloo]

HI There
I am desperately looking for info on what type of boat I have,
She is GRP, has an outboard motor and the choice of sailing mast/rig
I want to put her on the water but of course cannot get insurance without a make/suggested year.
She has Jack Holt sails but I gather that Jack didnt make anything like this

I really would be grateful for your help
Cheers

Lou

 

[Nautorius]

What is her length? She looks like a Pedro 16. Has she a mast and sails?

Has she an built in rudder or a rudder on the back. If built in she could also be a Seasafe Dandy?

We need more info please.

Cheers

Paul

 

[Nautorius]

Definitely think she is a Pedro 16.

Just found one on Boats and Outboards Pedro Here

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Nautical]

yep, I go with that, seen a few around our way over the years, nice little boat and people seem to use em quite a lot.

 

[loubloo]

WOW Paul
how did you do that...Ive been searching for months...
I'm sure she is 14 foot but I may be wrong...
the sail rig looks about right too....

Now we may be getting somewhere thanks to you

Cheers

Lou

 

[loubloo]

HI Nautical Cheers
Tell me, do people use them on rivers quite happily?
I dont plan to sail, just use the outboard.
I;m intrigued where a toilet would go though lol /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Now I just have to get the insurance and figure out how the heck I get one of these teleflex thingys to fit onto the boat and the outboard.
Cheers

 

[loubloo]

Just had a closer look. The windows and everything definately the same but the rear is different. I'll go find some other pics of the side/rear etc

Cheers

Lou

 

[DavidTav]

Your boat is a Pedro. My dad had a red one just like it in the 70's - it will be fine for tootling up rivers - he used to sail it around the Kyles of Bute. Your pic brought back some memories. Our Pedro was called Miniot (mini yacht)

 

[loubloo]

Hi David
Cheers
I'll date it as a 1970's then and a Pedro
Shame I can;t find anything else about them on the net but you guys have helped so much
Cheers

Lou

 

[RogerRat]

Can't say I knew what it was but it looks like a nice little boat and in good nick if it's 70's. Glass still shines.

If she has a lifting centre board, she should sail quite nicely too. Would be good on an estuary or big lake. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Hope you enjoy her muchly.

 

[loubloo]

If she has a lifting centre board,....

Now I'm lost lol

 

[Marsupial]

Designer: John A Bennett

Builder: Florence Marine

Design Owner: Marine Sales International

LOA 17’3”
LWL 14’9”
Beam: 6’9”
Draft: 1’6”
Sail Area: 100 sqft
Displacement: 1,100 lb
Ballast: 250 lb
Price 1975 £822.00

In production for 3 years in 1975

Source: Bristow’s Book of Sailing Cruisers 1975

 

[loubloo]

WOW..thank you so much...so the model is a pedro definately?
That is gonna help SOO much

Brilliant

Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[redred]

Reminds me of a donkey. Remember to take a large bag of carrots with you that way it will follow you up the slipway at the end of the day - walk it back onto the trailer. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[loubloo]

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Reminds me of a donkey. Remember to take a large bag of carrots with you that way it will follow you up the slipway at the end of the day - walk it back onto the trailer. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Aww shucks,,,,a pretty donkey though

 

[Marsupial]

It fits the description of a Pedro - "ballasted center keel with two side keels for stability" was sold without an engine for £822.00 but could be supplied with an inboard or outboard on request.
glad to have been of help enjoy your boat

 

[mtb]

thougght I saw one on ebay earlier this week that was 17ft looked quite similer

cheers
Mick

 

[Nautorius]

Hi Lou,

I am a boat addict. I spend my life looking at every advert I come accross and have a knack of remembering details. Back in 1996 I had a GP14 Sailing dinghy (my first boat that I owned) I wanted a Trailer Sailor and looked at lots and a Pedro was one of them. In the end I bought a Leisure 17. Somehow it was the first name that popped into my head....did take me 7 minutes to track one down to see if I was right!

Happy Sailing, Esturial sailing will be great in her!

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[loubloo]

Thanks Paul...I think mine is shorter and where the engine goes is a little different...guess there are variants
cheeers

lou

 

[boatmad2]

Pedros were sold by Ladyline in the sixty's. There was also a model called "Ace".